Kota Ibushi Discharged After Surgery for a Broken Femur

Kota Ibushi, a high-profile professional wrestler with All Elite Wrestling, has been discharged from the hospital after surgery to repair a broken femur he suffered during an AEW Collision taping on October 8. Ibushi was stretchered out of the arena following the fall, which occurred when he slipped off the shoulders of opponent Josh Alexander as they ascended to the top rope and landed on the arena floor outside the ring.

Ibushi confirmed the injury and subsequent surgery on social media and thanked medical staff, fellow wrestlers and AEW management for their support. In an Instagram post he wrote, "Finally made it to the wheelchair," and described being in "extreme pain" while noting he had lost about 12.4 kilograms since the operation. He said doctors told him it could be two years before he could return to the ring, but added, "One year to fully recover. Two years until I can step into the ring again," expressing confidence in his own recovery timeline.

The injury ended the Collision match, which was ruled a countout after an on-screen angle involving the Don Callis Family. Ibushi was taken from the arena on a stretcher and transported to hospital, where he underwent surgery...